News Release

The University of South Alabama Medical Alumni Association hosted the Annual Medical Alumni Weekend in Orange Beach, Ala., June 4-7, 2015.

The event is a multi-day program held every summer that brings back medical graduates to the Gulf Coast, allowing opportunities to reminisce with fellow classmates and former faculty. The classes of 1980, 1985, 1990, 1995, 2000, 2005 and 2010 celebrated their reunions.

Dr. Racheal Banks, director of Health Sciences Development at USA, said approximately 50 physicians attended the event, along with their families.

During the event, Dr. Sam Strada, dean of the USA College of Medicine, offered an update on the College. Drs. Ehab Molokhia, Haley Ballard, Brooks Cash, Edward Panacek, and Sandra Parker presented continuing medical education (CME) lectures. In addition, several College of Medicine alumni presented lectures.